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Leon County Notice of Contest of Claim Against Payment Bond Form

Leon County Notice of Contest of Claim Against Payment Bond Form

Leon County Notice of Contest of Claim Against Payment Bond Form

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 8/12/2025
Leon County Notice of Contest of Claim Against Payment Bond Guide

Leon County Notice of Contest of Claim Against Payment Bond Guide

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Document Last Validated 8/25/2025
Leon County Completed Example of the Notice of Contest of Claim Against Payment Bond Document

Leon County Completed Example of the Notice of Contest of Claim Against Payment Bond Document

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Important: Your property must be located in Leon County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

County Courthouse / Courts Dept. and Official Records
Address:
301 S. Monroe Street, #100
Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm M-F

Phone: (850) 577-4030

Northeast Branch
Address:
1276 Metropolitan Blvd, Rm 101
Tallahassee, Florida 32312

Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm M-F

Phone: (850) 577-4030

Recording Tips for Leon County:
  • Ensure all signatures are in blue or black ink
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Ask if they accept credit cards - many offices are cash/check only
  • Ask about their eRecording option for future transactions
  • Avoid the last business day of the month when possible

Cities and Jurisdictions in Leon County

Properties in any of these areas use Leon County forms:

  • Tallahassee
  • Woodville

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Leon County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Leon County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Leon County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed all formatting requirements set forth by Leon County including margin requirements, content requirements, font and font size requirements.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Leon County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Leon County?

Recording fees in Leon County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (850) 577-4030 for current fees.

Questions answered? Let's get started!

A statutory Notice of Contest of Claim against a Payment Bond, as set forth by 713.23(1)(e) Fla. Stat. (2016), is used by a contractor or her attorney to dispute a demand for payment for labor, services, or materials. A contractor or the contractor's attorney may also use this form to shorten the time allotted to commence a claim against a payment bond provided under this section or 713.245.

Before filing this notice, the lienor must have recorded both a Notice to Contractor and a Notice of Nonpayment. As specified in 713.23, an "action for the labor or materials or supplies may not be instituted or prosecuted against the contractor or surety unless both notices have been given, if required by this section."

Further, the law limits the window to initiate an action against the contractor or against the surety on the bond to one year from the performance of the labor or completion of delivery of the materials and supplies. The countdown starts on the last day of furnishing labor, services, or materials by the lienor, and exceeding the time limit will likely invalidate the lienor's claim.

This document includes the name and address of the lienor, the dates on which the notice of nonpayment was drafted and served, and the date on which the notice is signed. The contractor or his attorney must sign the form in front of a notary before delivery to the lienor.

After being served with the notice, the lienor must respond with a suit to enforce his or her claim against the payment bond within 60 days or his claim will be extinguished automatically.

Each case is unique, so contact an attorney with questions about using a statutory Notice of Contest of Claim or other issues related to Florida's Construction Lien Law.

Important: Your property must be located in Leon County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Notice of Contest of Claim Against Payment Bond meets all recording requirements specific to Leon County.

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